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Overuse pain in Extensor ankle Retinaculum

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by Trudi, Oct 31, 2014.

  1. Trudi

    Trudi Member


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    Hi All
    I have an active 60yr old who has pain / discomfort across his Extensor Ankle Retinaculum. Present for a few months and exacerbated by dorsiflexion when driving.
    Apart from RICE and anti-inflammatories, has anyone had any success with any other treatment modalities ?
    He is going to start back on Emu oil, which he swears by.
    Trudi
     
  2. Greg Fyfe

    Greg Fyfe Active Member

    Hi Trudi

    RICE and antiinflammatories seem reasonable if it's a soft tissue injury.

    Whats causing the "overuse"?

    If it's not improving I'd be wondering about other likely causes of pain in that area e.g. joint dysfunction, trigger point pain, gout, arthritidies, footwear, ankle sprain hx etc.

    Regards
    Greg
     
  3. HansMassage

    HansMassage Active Member

    I have found that chronic forward head or shoulder posture creates chronic plantar flexion which is not released when seated. Therefore the dorsaflexors have to fight that tension when trying to control the gas feed. Watch the total posture when doing a gate analysis.
     
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